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“Africa's risks are mainly perceived and not real. Unfortunately for us in Africa we are not really very good at telling our own story. But things are changing and people are beginning to understand that things are going very, very well.”

Quote by Aliko Dangote

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Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian business magnate and the founder of the Dangote Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Africa. Born on April 10, 1957, Dangote has established a diversified business empire encompassing sectors such as cement, sugar, salt, and flour. Renowned for his entrepreneurial prowess, he is a prominent figure in Africa's business community. more

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